MUSKEGON — A 21-year-old Muskegon woman was reported in fair condition Monday morning at Mercy Health Partners Hackley Campus after being stabbed in a fight early Saturday.

Amesha Nicole Jackson suffered a puncture wound to her chest area, according to Muskegon police.

The incident occurred at Manz Street and Holbrook Avenue, and the victim was taken to the hospital by private vehicle. Police were dispatched to the hospital at 12:30 a.m.

Detective Sgt. Monica Shirey said the victim and her assailant knew each other and once lived in the same apartment. She said there were issues between the women after one moved out and they had an ongoing problem with each other.

Early Saturday, the two fought in the street and the victim was stabbed with a kitchen knife, Shirey said. An investigation is continuing.